Summer Camp Site Coordinator

Brooklyn Park, MN - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 21 - 26

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The award-winning Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department is looking for team-oriented individuals to help us create quality experiences for every young person in our summer camp programs. We look for Summer Camp Coordinators who have extensive experience working in a summer camp setting in various roles. Summer Camp Coordinators are so important to the unique culture of each of our summer camps. We look for people who are creative and have a collaborative servant leadership philosophy. Our Summer Camp Coordinators must balance their creative side with good organizational skills that are necessary to running a camp.

Summer Camp Coordinators lead in the daily management of summer camp programs maintaining a creative and nurturing environment for staff and program participants. They will work under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor(s) in charge of youth teen and adaptive recreation.

Summer Camp Coordinators:

Manage the execution of our camps located at the Community Activity Center Norwood Park Northwoods Park and Willowstone Park.
Meet regularly from February June to interview staff plan and prepare for the summer season.
Summer Camp training is June 8-12 with Camp running June 15-August 6. We will be off July 2.
Park building set up dates are to be determined between May 28-June 8.
Summer camps are scheduled from June 15-August 6 between the times of 8:00am-5:00pm.
Summer Camp Site Coordinator hours are typically M-Th 7:45am 5:30pm but additional hours may be available throughout the summer for special events or programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Engage young people in recreation programs and activities
Attend all in service workshops and staff trainings as scheduled by supervisor
Assist recreation supervisor in training of summer recreation staff
Work cooperatively with other summer recreation staff to create a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere for young people
Lead summer recreation staff in implementing daily lesson plans
On site daily supervision of summer camp program location participants and staff
Lead summer recreation staff in development and implementation of themes and events for program participants
Monitor participant progress and regularly communicate with parents and caregivers about specific issues or behavior concerns
Assist Recreation Supervisor in evaluation of summer recreation staff and volunteers
Communicate regularly with Recreation Supervisor regarding program location participants and staff
Adhere to department policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education
High school diploma or equivalency

Experience

21 years of age or older
Three (3) years of experience working in a lead role in a summer camp environment

Licenses/Certifications
Valid drivers license

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of related education/experience may be considered.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Possess a genuine interest in the needs of all young people and be able to work in a team atmosphere
Possess advanced problem solving skills
Ability to respond maturely to any emergency or incident that may arise
Ability to interact with participants and parents in a responsible and professional manner and respond to concerns with tact and courtesy
Ability to work with minimal supervision during program time
Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation andsatisfaction
Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural socioeconomic racial and ethnic backgrounds
Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience working in a lead role in a summer camp environment
Experience supervising seasonal staff and volunteers
Experience in coaching sports leading art/science activities performing arts or outdoor education
Experience with young people with disabilities especially Autism or behavior disorders
Current certification in CPR and First Aid
Experience in curriculum development
Additional training or coursework in the fields of recreation therapeutic recreation sports administration coaching education special education social work or related field
Previous experience working with people from various cultural socioeconomic racial and ethnic backgrounds
Fluency in Spanish Hmong Russian Somali Lao or Vietnamese language(s)

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86000 residents and 30000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color 22 percent are foreign-born and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
Our Vision Values and Goals

Additional Information

Department: Recreation and Parks Department

Hiring Timeline and Selection Process:

01/12/26	Applications Accepted
02/01/26	Applications Closed
Week of 02/09/26	Interviews
Week of 02/16/26	Hiring Selection & Notification
02/16/26-02/25/26	Complete New Hire Paperwork
03/05/26	First Coordinator Meeting
March through May	Additional Coordinator Meetings to be scheduled
06/08/26-06/12/26	Coordinator Training
06/15/26-08/08/26	Summer Schedule

Anticipated Work Schedule: This is a non-benefited position that will work up to 40 hours per week during the summer depending on participant registration. Work shifts will take place primarily Monday-Thursday between the hours of 7:45am-5:30pm. During the school year summer camp coordinators meet 4-8 hours per month to plan and prepare for the summer season.

Anticipated Hiring Wage:$21.22 - $26.00 Hourly per hour depending on qualifications

Work Environment:
Work may involve extended periods of sitting standing and moving about facilitating a variety of recreational activities during the day evenings or weekends in both indoor and outdoor facilities and traveling to various locations in the Brooklyn Park area. This position must be able to lift objects weighing up to 30lbs.

We welcome applications from all individuals including (but not limited to): people of all abilities persons of color Veterans LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability related need and need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at either or via e-mail at .

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Position SummaryThe award-winning Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department is looking for team-oriented individuals to help us create quality experiences for every young person in our summer camp programs. We look for Summer Camp Coordinators who have extensive experience working in a summer ca...